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MCC to present premiere of faculty-written musical, ‘I’m No Shakespeare’

By Katie Van Dyne, McHenry County College
Feb 16, 2026 10:15 am - The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College is hosting the world premiere of “I’m No Shakespeare,” written by MCC music instructor Michael Hillstrom of Woodstock.
‘Adolescence’ and ‘Train Dreams’ win top prizes at Film Independent Spirit Awards

By LINDSEY BAHR
Feb 16, 2026 6:50 am - Clint Bentley’s lyrical Denis Johnson adaptation “Train Dreams” won the top film award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles, while “Adolescence” dominated the television categories. Both were released on Netflix.
What to stream: Emma Thompson, Jennifer Garner, ‘The Night Agent,’ Dove Cameron and Hilary Duff

Feb 16, 2026 5:15 am - A new season of “The Night Agent” landing on Netflix and Hilary Duff’s first full-length album in 11 years are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut

By LINDSEY BAHR
Feb 15, 2026 1:16 pm - Emerald Fennell’s bold reimagining of “Wuthering Heights” brought crowds of women to movie theaters this weekend. The Warner Bros. release topped the box office charts and nabbed the title for the year’s biggest opening with $34.8 million in ticket sales in its first three days in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Indoor art fair this weekend in Des Plaines

Daily Herald report
Feb 13, 2026 5:24 pm - The Des Plaines Art Guild and the GENCenter are teaming to host an indoor art fair this weekend.
New sponsors for a rebranded Durty Nellie’s St. Patrick’s Day parade

Daily Herald report
Feb 13, 2026 5:21 pm - Palatine's 15th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will step off at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, with expanded sponsorship from downtown businesses.
Des Plaines’ Krasa Burgers in line for liquor license

Daily Herald report
Feb 13, 2026 5:18 pm - A newly opened restaurant in Des Plaines could be awarded a liquor license Monday night.
Fox & Hound Bar & Grill in Schaumburg abruptly closes after Super Bowl

By Eric Peterson
Feb 13, 2026 4:46 pm - Super Bowl LX proved to be the unheralded grand finale for Schaumburg’s Fox & Hound Bar & Grill, which did not reopen the following day.
St. Charles Singers present ‘Choral Connections’ Concerts with six school choirs Feb. 20-21

By Nathan J. Silverman, St. Charles Singers
Feb 13, 2026 4:44 pm - The St. Charles Singers will perform two concerts featuring student choruses from six suburban high schools on Feb. 20-21. Each concert will include performances by three high school choirs and a combined finale with all choirs under the direction of Jeffrey Hunt.
ESO ensemble showcases harpsichord masterpieces at Feb. 27 concert

Submitted by Donna Lake
Feb 13, 2026 2:25 pm - Elgin Symphony Orchestra Presents is hosting an intimate Baroque ensemble concert featuring the harpsichord on Friday, Feb. 27, at an Elgin church. It showcases a handmade 1991 dual-manual harpsichord replica, with Maryse Carlin performing works by Handel, Scarlatti, C.P.E. Bach, Vivaldi, and Geminiani.

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